Finding the Third Proportional to 657,964 and 1,415,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,964 and 1,415,716 is: 3,046,142.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,964 : 1,415,716 = 1,415,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,964/1,415,716 = 1,415,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,964x = 1,415,716 × 1,415,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,964x = 2,004,251,792,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,004,251,792,656/657,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,046,142.03
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